Miracle calf changes colour
American Indians see the millennium
not as a time of disaster but as one requiring hard work to right all
the wrongs of past centuries. It also brings a
future filled with promises of hope, a moment when ancient prophecies
are fulfilled.
An ancient legend foretold the appearance of a white buffalo. This sacred
prediction became reality five years ago with the birth of a white buffalo
calf named "Miracle", in Wisconsin, USA. [See Share International,
September 1996, p15]
Seventy-year-old Crow Dog, a Lakota Sioux, travels the world talking about
belief among Native Americans. She remembers hearing her grandparents
speak of the white buffalo calf which would come signalling a new beginning
for mankind.
Now the calf has grown, but what is remarkable is that it has changed
colour several times: from white at birth to red, then dark brown and
then yellow. The colours symbolize the races of the earth. It is expected
to turn white again.
Lakota Sioux tradition tells of the beautiful 'White Buffalo Woman' who
appeared at a time of great hunger and gave the tribe various sacred rituals.
The woman promised she would return one day, and as she walked away she
was transformed into a white buffalo.
The leaders believe "Miracle" is the fulfilment of that promise
and a sign of better times for all, but first much must be done to restore
balance.
"Everywhere I go people are talking about being scared for the future,"
Crow Dog said, but more and more American Indians are returning to traditional
values and telling both their own people and others that all must
work together to restore peace and harmony between nature and man.
The miracle calf has shown the way - all colours must co-operate to ensure
the future of our planet.
(Source: Kansas City Star, USA)
Editorial note
from: Share International January/February 2000
Miracle buffalo's changing colours
All cultures and faiths receive signs appropriate to them, and Native Americans are no exception. Seven years ago a white buffalo calf was born - in itself a miracle for two reasons: firstly her birth was predicted long ago and had become an intrinsic part of folk-knowledge passed on through the generations, and secondly, the birth of a white calf symbolizes a time of regeneration.A 70-year-old member of the Lakota Sioux, named Crow Dog, travels the world talking about belief among Native Americans. She remembers hearing her grandparents speak of the white buffalo calf which would come, signalling a new beginning for mankind. Now the buffalo has grown, and is famous for another miracle: over the years she has changed colour several times - from white at birth to red, then dark brown and then yellow. The colours symbolize the races of the earth. She is expected to turn white again and with her upcoming seventh birthday she will be watched carefully for any colour change.
Source: Share International
Editorial note
from: Share International, October 2001
Reprinted courtesy of © Share International
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